Course summary
The world of finance was one of the first to adopt today's advances in technology. On this course, you'll master the skills needed to work with complex and dynamic financial markets – utilising integrated financial technology and responding to change at pace. You'll learn to analyse the financial technology (fintech) and innovation sector, explore the digital investment space (including crowd sourcing and crowd funding) and examine new technological disruptions that aim to make financial services more accessible and efficient, personal and secure – including AI, cryptocurrency, cognitive computing, big data and blockchain. You’ll become skilled at analysing new data and connectivity, evaluating technological intelligence and managing risks and uncertainty. Classes are designed to simulate a real-life experience of the financial industry. You’ll benefit from hands-on training in economics software (with access to Thomson Reuters Eikon Terminals, Bloomberg L.P Terminals, Datastream databases and trading rooms on campus), as well as the chance to collaborate with students from all over the world to gain a global insight. Graduate business-ready Studying in London, you’ll have access to financial networks, banking organisations and high-net-worth clients, as well as workshops and industry speakers – exposing you to new insights. You’ll become a financial player with the skills to innovate, analyse new technology and evaluate risks – making financial services more efficient and secure. You’ll understand the wider financial industry (from corporate finance to investments) and work across international markets. This course is also accredited by the Chartered Management Institute (CMI) and, upon completion, you’ll receive a Level 7 Diploma in Strategic Management and Leadership Practice alongside your degree.
Modules
Core modules Module Title Financial Technology & Innovation Money, Credit & Banking International Finance & Economics Financial Econometrics Quantitative Research Methods for Finance Investments and Portfolio Management Financial Statements Analysis & Valuation Corporate Finance Dissertation
Professional bodies
Professionally accredited courses provide industry-wide recognition of the quality of your qualification.
- Chartered Management Institute
Entry requirements
One of the following qualifications: Minimum second class UK undergraduate degree Equivalent international qualifications as deemed acceptable by the University Exceptional entry will be assessed on case by case basis by academic referral only based on: - An undergraduate degree lower than 2:2 plus one year of relevant work experience - No undergraduate degree but three years of relevant work experience We also welcome applications from candidates who do not meet the essential entry criteria outlined above. In order to be accepted for exceptional entry, you must: Hold a minimum of two years’ relevant work experience Provide a 1,000-word personal statement outlining your reasons for applying, and how your previous experience is of relevance to the programme you are applying for Be prepared to attend an interview with the Postgraduate Admissions Panel
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
EU | £23000 | Whole course |
International | £23000 | Whole course |
England | £23000 | Whole course |
Northern Ireland | £23000 | Whole course |
Scotland | £23000 | Whole course |
Wales | £23000 | Whole course |
Channel Islands | £23000 | Whole course |
Additional fee information
Provider information
Regent's University London
Inner Circle
Regent's Park
Westminster
NW1 4NS